| of us know from the start that no matter the type of | | | | regular brushings as this promotes new growth of hair. |
| puppy we bring into our home, it will be loved | | | | It also helps their skin and coat when you brush them |
| unconditionally. But there is more information that must | | | | as the natural oils that are produced are spread about. |
| be known other then that. Knowing and understanding | | | | Grooming your Havanese will also allow you the |
| everything about your Havanese puppy’s | | | | chance to inspect your dog’s skin condition. |
| history to grooming techniques and cuts will make sure | | | | Whether there is a wound or fleas, these problems will |
| that the transition into owning this dog is a smooth one. | | | | need to be noticed quickly. With the Havanese puppy |
| These are dogs that make not only great show dogs, | | | | cut you will still want to brush them 3 or 4 times a |
| but also wonderful house companions. | | | | week. |
| For most people, the grooming and care that is | | | | If you know that you want to keep your Havanese |
| required for the Havanese puppy can be a shocking | | | | puppy looking sharp but are not able to commit to |
| fact once the puppy is already into the home. So | | | | hours everyday in brushing, then the Havanese puppy |
| knowing your options is a key step. The ideal cut for | | | | cut is ideal for you and your little companion. This cut is |
| these dogs is the Havanese puppy cut as it cuts down | | | | a simple one that you can achieve at home without |
| on brushing time, maintenance, and the risk of matting, | | | | going to a professional dog groomer. Simply leave the |
| which can lead to having to shave your puppy. | | | | ears and tail fully feathered. This helps maintain some |
| Knowing the important facts about grooming your | | | | of the original Havanese look without having the large |
| puppy is essential. | | | | responsibility of the total long hairstyle. Taking the rest |
| You will want to begin grooming your Havanese as | | | | of the hair, you will want to trim it down to about one |
| soon as you bring your puppy home. This allows you | | | | inch in length. |
| to train your puppy very early on as to how to | | | | Whether it is the puppy cut or the longhaired look, it is |
| properly behave during cuts and daily grooming. This is | | | | vital that you have the proper grooming tools in your |
| to not only to prevent accidents from happening, but | | | | home. You will need the basics, which include the pin |
| also to make sure that the grooming process is one | | | | brush, the combination brush, the flea comb, and a |
| that does not bring stress upon him or her. While those | | | | small soft slicker brush. These are just the basics to |
| who want to have their dogs in shows will keep the | | | | have on hand when you are ready to bring your |
| hair long, this is a high maintenance look. If you are not | | | | Havanese into your home and life. Also, make sure |
| planning on showing your dog, the Havanese puppy | | | | you have your puppy on a stable table that has either |
| cut is probably the best for you and your little one. | | | | a towel or mat on it to stop any slips or falls from |
| Even with the shorter cut, you will want to keep up | | | | happening. |